Jobs Data Sparks US Futures to Climb and Dollar Gains
By John Viljoen US stock futures rose as a slowdown in hourly wage growth outweighed an otherwise robust hiring report. Contracts on the S&P 500 […]
Rich Flex: Inside Five Interesting Investments Made By Drake
Drake, whose net worth is estimated to be $250 million, has made some interesting investments throughout his rap career. The industries the Canadian-born artist has invested in […]
After Last Year’s Major Downturn Crypto Starts Year With Low Trading Volume
By Vildana Hajric Cryptocurrencies are starting the year with a whimper as trading volumes remain desiccated in the wake of 2022’s numerous industry scandals and […]
Four Business Highs for Black America In 2022 and What to Expect In 2023
Black businesses in the U.S. hit a notable milestone to close out 2022. After taking a financial tumble during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic […]
2022 Was Worst Year for US Stocks Since Financial Crisis
By Stephen Kirkland US stocks fell on the last trading day of 2022, closing out the worst year in more than a decade for global […]
Fantasia: A Lot of Artists Are ‘Struggling’ Financially. Here’s Why.
In a resurfaced interview currently making the rounds on media, Fantasia declared that despite the appearance of living large, most artists are not as rich […]
Fatal Work Accidents At an All-Time High for Black Workers
By Augusta Saraiva The rate of fatal work injuries rose to the highest level in five years in the US in 2021, while deaths among […]
Wells Fargo Ordered to Pay $3.7 Billion After Years Deceptive Practices Against Customers
Wells Fargo & Co, one of the three top banks in the United States, has been ordered to pay customers billions of dollars in fines […]
Meet Fed Pioneer Lisa Cook, First African-American Woman to sit on Federal Reserve Board
By Catarina Saraiva Her path to confirmation wasn’t easy. A professor at Michigan State University, Lisa Cook endured backlash from Republican senators over her research […]
Inside Lupita Nyong’o $4.5 Million Topanga Canyon Home
Not only has actress Lupita Nyong’o gone public with boyfriend Selema “Sal” Masekela but it appears the couple has purchased a home together in Los […]
Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and the World’s 500 Richest Billionaires Lost $1.4 Trillion in 2022
By Devon Pendleton For the vast majority of the world’s wealthiest people, 2022 was a year to forget. It’s not just the money that was lost, […]
Major Philly Mortgage Lender Accused of Continued Discrimination Against Black Borrowers
A new report by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) found that major mortgage lender and bank KeyBank has underserved Black borrowers in the Philadelphia […]
Here’s Where to Put Your Money in 2023
By Paulina Cachero The era of easy returns came to a screeching halt in 2022. Stocks were hammered with the S&P 500 on track for its worst annual […]
How Young Dolph’s Estate Will Benefit From the Late Rapper Owning His Music Masters
The legacy of Young Dolph will continue to live on and support his family even after his untimely passing. The 36-year-old rapper was fatally shot […]
‘I Too Have Bills’: Cardi B Claps Back at Recession and Wealth Comments
Cardi B recently let it be known that she doesn’t think anyone’s fortune is recession-proof. The hit rapper, who is worth more than $40 million, […]
‘Small Business Owners Need Access to Capital to Grow Their Businesses’: The Columbus Foundation is Helping Fund Black Businesses in Ohio
A Columbus, Ohio, nonprofit organization is empowering five Black-owned and Black-led businesses with low-interest loans under a new program created to address racial inequities. The […]
How Eddie Murphy Built His Impressive Net Worth on Comedy and Film
Eddie Murphy remains one of the busiest and hardest-working men in Hollywood. After more than four decades in the entertainment business, he’s still one of […]
Former Renter Nicki Minaj Purchases First Home–for $19.5M in L.A. Area
Nicki Minaj reportedly is now a California homeowner. She has acquired a home in Hidden Hills for nearly $20 million. After years of house hunting […]